Message from PokerStars after cashout

[Scuba Chuck]

I had a relatively decent sized transfer into my Pokerstars account from unmentionable. It's not actually very big, but over $1,000. Here's what they sent me via email:

<font color="blue"> After review of your latest cashout, it has come to our
attention that all of the funds that you cashed out came
directly from a transfer that you received on 5/13/2006.

We assure you that we are not implying any wrong doing, however, as
players who transfer funds to others normally do this so that the
person who receives the transfer(s) can play at the tables and not
simply receive a transfer and then immediately cash it out, we would
appreciate an explanation as to why you cashed out most of the funds
transferred to you.

It is standard procedure to require an explanation when this type of
situation occurs.

Once we receive your reply and this matter has been resolved, your
cashout will be processed as soon as possible. Thank you for your co-
operation.


Regards,

Raul
PokerStars Security </font>

Any advice? I haven't played a hand on Pokerstars in a few months.

[Cheeseburglar]

What's wrong with telling them the truth (just saying someone owed you money)?

[Pokeraddict]

I agree with this, just tell them you were owed money and ask how many hands you need to play to cash it out. Your money is not in danger of being confiscated, they just want some action and dont want to be used as a bank.

[LinusKS]

Meh. Don't screw with PokerStars. Like Addict said, they're not a frikken bank. All you're doing screwing with the (free) p to p transfers for everybody.

If you're going to get your affiliate payments there, at least give them some action. Or, if you don't want to play there, get your payments somewhere else.

Stars has no reason to pay your Neteller fees for you.

[Boondah]

yeah i've had a few of my transfers flagged by pokerstars. the first few times i told them i was just settling a debt, and they just passed it through and said don't do it again. the last time i did it though, they just reversed the cashout and returned the money to the person who transferred it in the first place.

i'd definitely recommend not getting your payments through stars though.

[smoore]

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All you're doing screwing with the (free) p to p transfers for everybody.

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Truth. They don't care if you're getting rakeback somewhere but they don't want to pay the transfer fees for you.

there is also the concern of money laundering.

[AAAA]

there are lots of sites you can do transfers and it is a good idea to make sure the site you pay or receive money at gets some play. UB is quite fussy about the playing, so it party and now stars too...the ultra fast stars cashouts have made it quite popular with many for rebate payments.

[foureightsuited]

In my experience, playing a few hands before cashing out will stop them from emailing you.